Question

HIV is a sexually transmitted virus that destroys the blood cells that help the body fight diseases. What would be the most reliable way to detect whether a person has been infected with HIV?

A. Conduct a physical exam to look for symptoms of HIV.
B. Check the sexual history to check for possible exposure to HIV.
C. Observe the immune response to see if it has been affected by HIV.
D. Perform a blood test to look for the antibodies of HIV.

Answer 1

The answer is D because hiv sometimes doesn't show visible signs of hiv

Answer 2

D. Perform a blood test to look for the antibodies of HIV.

Step-by-step explanation:

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). HIV destroys the immune system and allows the body to get infected with diseases that the body could normally fight off. Affected individuals may show or may not show symptoms of the disease. The most reliable way to detect whether a person has been infected with HIV is to perform the HIV antibody test which looks for the presence of antibodies that is being produced by the body due to its reaction to the HIV virus.